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| Dominique and Linda are available to speak to your group. Some material requires that they teach together; other things they can teach separately. They charge no fee. Though these are some of their most popular topics, they will be happy to discuss plans for your meetings and prepare messages that will specifically fit your needs. Just click on the title of any seminar in the menu below, and you will be taken to the description of that seminar. The "back to top" links will bring you back to this menu. |
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 The family is under fire. Everywhere, we see evidence of the subtle work of humanistic society tearing down guidelines for a strong and healthy family. This material offers concrete suggestions for building or rebuilding relationships that will result in generations of growth and stability, as we pass on the baton.* Loving, not Shoving! “Who’s in charge here?”...family roles “Get out of my room!”...the need for privacy “You did WHAT?”...accountability “Is anybody listening to me?”...respect Welfare, or Warfare? “Mom, he hit me!”...discipline and punishment “I’m telling!”...sorting out the facts “It’s not fair!”...basing on biblical principles “Now, you decide”...teaching how to make good choices A House, or a Home? “How many times have I told you?”...household management “Clean up this room!”...family chores “I hate peas!”...mealtime “We need to talk”... family-only times Values, or Veneer? “I’m sorry”...resolving conflicts “Liar!”...truth or consequences “Dad does it, so I can too!”...teaching by example “But Mom, all my friends do”...censorship vs. liberality Safe Sex, or Safe Sin? “Where do babies come from?”...discussing sexuality “What time do I have to be home?”...curfews “You don’t trust me!”...dating age “Why wait for marriage?”...God’s prescription Creating Recreation! “Let’s stay home”...creating your hole-in-the-world “I don’t want to do that!”...individual vs. family interest “What do we do for a vacation?”...doing much with little “Can I go to camp?”...preparing children to leave *Choose one topic for a single presentation, or several for a seminar, conference or retreat. back to top  Do you view your husband as “the image and glory of God”? Do you view your wife as “the glory of the man”? Did you know that’s exactly what the Bible calls you? Dominique and Linda agree these perceptions have been terribly distorted in our times, especially amidst bickering over roles and submission, needs and differences. Nearly divorcing in their seventh year of marriage, Dominique and Linda have learned wisdom from God that heals and strengthens broken relationships. They want you to leave this seminar with new determination to “hang in there”. The best in your marriage is yet to come, if you don’t quit!*
*Dominique and Linda prefer to teach this material together. back to top  Sometimes our lives are so full of our past, there doesn’t seem to be any room for God in our present. We find ourselves saying, “I can’t take the pain, so I’ve turned the switch off!” Through Dominique and Linda’s testimony of sexual sin that lead to abortion, you will see how much God loves you, how He forgives, and can set you free to forgive yourself. “But I don’t even like myself? How can God love me? If others knew what I’ve done, they wouldn’t love me, either!” Sexual sin, lying, stealing, murder, destructive gossip, slander, jealousy, envy, uncontrollable anger – what’s your secret that you hide? “Over and over, I’ve sought victory. And then I fail and fall again.” Aren’t you tired of carrying this burden? Whether you suffer silently in these things yourself or wish you knew how to help others, come and hear how to be free and finally enjoy a walk with Christ! Excellent for retreats and weekend conferences, when we get the chance for some quiet time without demands and distractions. back to top  Why is God looking for those who will obey His principles of finance? We can demonstrate to a skeptical world that God does indeed care for those who seek Him! Most of us struggle with the daily issues of money, don’t we? Through the years of seeking to honor God in their own family finances, and at the same time overseeing a budget of millions in corporate business management, Dominique and Linda have realized our struggles come as we choose whether to count on God’s power and principles, or on man’s abilities to work out our own solutions. The challenge of this seminar is to decide how you answer this question: “Am I going to serve God fully, 100%, including with everything I own and every penny I have, or not?” God’s Four Purposes for Money Avoiding the Credit Crunch Keeping the Record Straight To Borrow, or not to Borrow Tithes, Offering, and Gifts Violations that Bring Bondage Identifying Needs and Wants Keys to Contentment back to top  Now that you’ve figured out who you are and better understand who you’re married to, are you ready to let God change you? Or have you prayed instead, “Lord, you need to change him, or her!”? God knows that. That’s His plan. What’s His answer, when you pray? “I know. Let’s talk about you.” Continuing to build on the foundation of material taught in “The Best is the Rest”, Dominique and Linda now seek to strengthen our understanding of several basic elements of Christian life and how they must be applied to our marriages. You listened to their teaching, took their advice, and decided not to quit. But things don’t seem to be improving or changing in your marriage. Are YOU changing? Are YOU improving your commitment to serve Jesus Christ and seek God’s face, daily? Dominique and Linda are convinced, when you and I learn how to be more consistent in these disciplines of Christian life, it will deeply affect our marriage.
back to top  God desires to love each one of us right now, right here in the midst of our present life circumstance. He is intimately aware of every detail of our lives. “SO WHAT’S HE DOING ABOUT IT?”, you may ask. Great things, but you may be so distracted by Satan’s tactics to discourage and destroy you that you’re missing the moments when God wishes to demonstrate His glory in your life. Linda uses a masterful blend of humor and transparent honesty, giving you a glimpse of God’s awesome power to orchestrate the events of your life, all for the purpose of tenderly caring for you. Learn to reach down and seize the “serpent” by the tail, toss him out of your mind, and take a firm hold of God’s Word instead! back to top  Have you ever set out to do something, and looked back some time later to see you are not doing anything, or you’re doing something quite different but your original intentions were never accomplished? How did you get side-tracked? Personal rejection? Opinions from others? Lack of courage to step out in faith? Disorganization? Unexpected difficulties? It sounds all glorious and grand to serve God and do great things for the Kingdom, but it’s not always easy, is it! Turn to the Bible with us, and take a look at four examples of those who have struggled like you and me: Timothy (dejected), Elisha’s servant (distraught), Zechariah (discouraged), and the disciples of Jesus (distracted). Learn to recognize the barrier keeping them from service, and discover how to overcome these same barriers in your own life. back to top  We live in a world of moral and ethical confusion, facing issues that at times overwhelm us. Do you know WHAT you believe? Do you know WHY you believe it? Are you able to EXPLAIN that to someone else? Can you give sound reasoning for the basis of your faith in God when your neighbor or friend at work says, “Sure, maybe that used to work, but times have changed!” Times have changed? Basic human nature hasn’t changed. God hasn’t changed. Discussing the principles of Psalms and Proverbs will teach us to evaluate, explain, and defend our beliefs in a manner of empathy that demonstrates acceptance, support and hope. When the world says these things, what does the Bible say? “Intelligence and education are the key to success!” Proverbs 3 “Who cares what happens to me? I’m just a small fish in a big ocean.” Psalm 8 “Save the owl? Nature’s just put here for man to enjoy.” Psalm 19 “Integrity? As long as he gets the job done, that’s all that matters!” Psalm 101 “I’m okay, you’re okay. It’s more important to get along with everybody. I’m neutral.” Proverbs 6 “What right do you have to judge a person’s character and call him wicked?” Proverbs 10 back to top  Sooner or later, we all make mistakes. Sometimes they’re BIG mistakes. Other times they’re just small mistakes. Why? The Bible says, it’s because we’re like sheep. Some hear that and say, “Cute! Sheep are such sweet, cuddly, gentle creatures!” Others react, “Sheep are DUMB! I don’t wanna be no dumb sheep!” Dominique and Linda weren’t sure about this either, so they studied sheep. What are sheep like? What do sheep do? Why do they do that? You’ll discover striking similarities between us humans and sheep that make it look like Jesus had good reason for telling us we need a Shepherd. Can the Shepherd help, if we follow Him? When it seems we’ve been broken beyond repair and the last ounce of life has been sucked out of us, can God heal our lives and redeem the mistakes? The prophet Ezekiel gives us the answer! back to top  Have you noticed there’s a booming business today, telling us how to have a booming business? Who do you work for? Why do you work? What are your long-term career goals? These are crucial questions, considering the amount of time and energy we commit to our work. After more than 20 years in corporate management, Dominique knows the importance of personal standards of performance and the difficulties one can face making choices because you are a Christian. But he doesn’t want to talk to you about your D.O.P. (Discussion of Performance). What you do isn’t nearly as important as what you’re THINKING while you do it. This is your D.O.P.E. (Discussion of Performance Ethics)! What’s your mission at work? What’s your limit to compromise? What’s your limit to sacrifice? Dominique will tell you how to make provisions for attitude adjustments at work. What do you stand for? By sharing some of his own career choices, he will share how to be a person of integrity in the business world today. Dominique teaches this material alone. back to top  The real challenge of Christian living is not to eliminate every uncomfortable circumstance from our lives, but to trust our sovereign, wise, good, and powerful God in the MIDST of every situation. When you and I face moments of worry, fear, anxiety, or stress, what would we rather have instead? Peace! And what did Jesus say His disciples are going to have in this world? Tribulation and trouble! Dominique and Linda have realized we are wise to quit spending so much time wishing we wouldn’t have any more trouble in our lives, and start spending more energy learning what to do and how to live effective Christian lives, when it happens! It’s raining, and I get a flat tire. It’s below freezing, and the heater isn’t working. Our son just called from the hospital; he’s been in a motorcycle accident. Learn from the story of Jonah, how to face these things and find the grace from God to be grateful. This is not sadistic. It is survival! It is victory! back to top
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